Following Daphne, a Spartan-trained warrior, as she embarks on an epic quest to find nine mysterious items that have been stolen from Mount Olympus, this is a fast-paced, action-packed reimagining of the Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo. Daphne is a Mothakes, or outsider, to the Spartan people. Though she has been raised and taughtContinue reading “Daughter of Sparta”
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Ariadne
This twist on the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur follows Ariadne, the Minotaur’s sister, as she betrays her family and country for love before being betrayed herself. Ariadne has seen the gods interfere in the lives of humans, and especially women, to disastrous effect. Her mother suffered greatly for her father’s transgressions againstContinue reading “Ariadne”
Elatsoe
Set in America, but slightly stranger, Ellie is a Lipan Apache teen who can raise the dead. When her beloved cousin dies, his spirit visits her in a dream and she discovers that there is more to his death than meets the eye. Using her wits, her skills, and with help from her friends, EllieContinue reading “Elatsoe”
Lore
Every seven years, the Agon begins and nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. They are hunted by the descendants of ancient heroic bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their power and immortality. Seven years ago, Lore fled that brutal world, but as the Agon descends upon NewContinue reading “Lore”
I Blame My Shelf 